🎉 Congratulations to the Research Team on Their Latest Publication! 🎉
We are delighted to celebrate the publication of the research titled “Determinants of Parental Adherence to Childhood Immunization Among Children Under Five in Marginalized Asian Populations.”
📚 Authors:
Nitima Nulong, Nirachon Chutipattana, Lan Thi Kieu Nguyen, An Dai Tran, Uyen Thi To Nguyen, and Cua Ngoc Le
This comprehensive review synthesizes findings from 21 studies (2016–2025) and explores key factors shaping parental adherence to childhood immunization in marginalized Asian populations. The study identifies five major domains influencing immunization behaviors:
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Socioeconomic & Access Inequities
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Trust, Cultural Beliefs & Social Norms
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Migration & Mobility-Related Vulnerabilities
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Household & Caregiver Dynamics
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Health System & Programmatic Factors
✨ Key Insights
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Higher maternal education, household income, and possession of immunization cards strongly predict full vaccination.
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Trust-related issues—including misinformation, fear of side effects, religious beliefs, and the impact of the Dengvaxia® controversy—contribute significantly to vaccine hesitancy.
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Migrant, refugee, stateless, and left-behind children face systemic barriers, leading to missed or delayed vaccinations.
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Household decision-making influenced by fathers, elders, or community leaders affects timely vaccination.
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Health system challenges—such as workforce shortages, lack of female vaccinators, and inadequate follow-up—result in missed opportunities.
✨ Key Recommendations
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Strengthen communication between healthcare providers and caregivers.
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Integrate immunization into maternal and child health services.
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Expand outreach and equity-focused approaches to reach underserved populations.
🌟 Congratulations once again to the entire research team for this valuable contribution to child health and immunization equity across Asia. 🌏💉
